For its international students, the University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück offers special services. These comprise not only support in finding accommodation and an orientation program at the beginning of the semester, but also intercultural workshops and German language courses. Furthermore, special tutors offer guidance and support to their international fellow students and invite them to take part in JOIN OS, the Joint Cultural Program for International Students in Osnabrück.
Osnabrück, known as "The City of Peace," is located in the southern part of the German state of Niedersachsen. With nearly 165,000 inhabitants, Osnabrück offers the conveniences of a large city while having the character of a small town. Founded in 780 by Charlemagne, Osnabrück became a trading center and an important city in the region of Westfalen. Osnabrück is perhaps best known as the City of Peace because the Peace of Westphalia was negotiated and signed there in 1648. This treaty ended the Thirty Years War, and is one of the foundations of modern Europe. Osnabrück is also noted for the witch hunts that occurred in the city between 1561 and 1639, when thousands of people were executed for sorcery.
UNO ISEP Exchange
Regular International Exchange students can go for one semester or for a full academic year. The exchange agreement between UNO and Fh-Osnabrück allows students to pay tuition at their home institution but they must pay all other expenses, such as housing, transportation, insurance, meals, etc.UNO students at the Fh-Osnabrück must pay a "Semester Fee" for every semester they are at Fh-Osnabrück. The Semester Fee pays for a variety of services for students, including Internet access and a rail pass good for local trains and public transportation in the German state of Niedersachsen.
Please keep in mind that the German academic calendar does not coincide with that of UNO, so those students wishing to study abroad for only one semester may find it beneficial to attend the "summer" semester in Germany. More information about the university's schedule can be found here.
Note: While Fh-Osnabrück offers courses in English, mostly in business, fluency in German will increase the availability of courses. Without enough language skills students will be restricted to classes within special programs, or to a small number of courses offered in English. German language courses are offered in all levels and will be credited by Fh-Osnabrück yet may not be included in the exchange program.
Courses
UNO students with an interest in business management, social sciences, and engineering will find many course options through our exchange partnership with Fh-Osnabrück located here.
Accommodation
UNO students on exchange at Fh-Osnabrück are given priority for rooms in one of the university's residency halls. Students are responsible for making their own living arrangements while in Osnabrück and the cost of these arrangements are borne solely by the student on the exchange. More information on availability and the type of housing offered, as well as application forms, can be found at: Studentenwerk Osnabrück.
